HAMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
2450 E 2100 N
HAMER, ID 83425
40 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Hamer Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in Hamer, Idaho. Serving a tight-knit community in Jefferson County, the school operates as part of the Jefferson County Joint School District 251. Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a central hub for local families, typically offering a personalized learning environment characterized by smaller class sizes and a close relationship between students, faculty, and the surrounding agricultural community.

As a K-8 facility, Hamer Elementary focuses on foundational academics while fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual student growth. The school is known for its traditional approach to education, aiming to provide essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics within a quiet, focused setting. For residents of Hamer, the school is more than just a place of learning; it is a fundamental part of the town's social fabric, providing students with a safe and accessible environment close to home.
40
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (85.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (7.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT
Phone: (208)662-5238
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 7
Gender Ratio